UnearthU
- May 27, 2021
- Parul Wadhwa
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of storytelling and mindfulness exercises, providing a thought-provoking experience that encourages self-reflection.
- Players have reported feeling genuinely moved and enlightened by the game's narrative and breathing exercises, leading to personal growth and improved mental health.
- The game's structure and intentional design create a meaningful meditation on self-help, technology, and the human experience, making it a worthwhile experience for those open to it.
- Some players found the game lacking in depth and felt that it did not deliver on the expectations set by promotional content, leading to disappointment.
- The gameplay is minimal, with some reviewers noting that there are better meditation apps and visual novels available, questioning the game's overall purpose.
- The pacing and narrative may feel underwhelming to some, as the experience is designed to unfold over several days, which might not resonate with everyone.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story uniquely blends video game narrative with mindfulness practices, engaging players in both the unfolding plot and self-improvement exercises. It offers a thoughtful critique of modern self-help culture while providing meaningful reflections on personal expectations and the cycle of life. Players appreciate how the narrative culminates in a meditative experience that resonates beyond the gameplay.
“It's a really unique merging of video game storytelling with the structure of a mindfulness app, and I found that while I was very into the story that was unfolding day-by-day, I was also getting into the actual breathing exercises and writing prompts, which is something I wasn't expecting.”
“For seven days I jumped in and took part in the reflections, the meditations, and the daily rituals while the story quietly unfolded from session to session.”
“The story wraps up nicely and turns into a meaningful meditation on the expectations we put on ourselves, 'self-help', Buddhist/Hindu religious philosophy, and impermanence and the cycle of life and death.”
“I was expecting the critique of modern 'self-help/self-improvement' apps, but I played the game sincerely, and dang... I think the deep breathing exercises really improved my mental health.”
“For seven days, I jumped in and took part in the reflections, the meditations, and the daily rituals while the story quietly unfolded from session to session.”
“After finishing the story yesterday, I checked in today again and I love the aspects that remain.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered minimal and lacks significant features, suggesting that players should have low expectations in this area.
“Nothing to speak of in terms of gameplay, but hopefully if you're looking at this game you're fine with that.”
